Conor McGregor

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Conor McGregor's $260k car seized as UFC star arrested (Fox Sports)

Conor McGregor has been arrested for dangerous driving, reports in Ireland claim. The UFC star was allegedly detained in Dublin after driving in his Bentley ...

“Mr. McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by Gardai for alleged road traffic violations,” Kessler said. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date.” According to the Irish Independent, McGregor was then hauled in to the police station in Lucan before being subsequently bailed.

Khabib's coach makes big prediction for possible Conor McGregor ... (DAZN News US)

Jake Paul would come out on top against Conor McGregor if the pair were ever to meet in a boxing ring. That's the verdict of Javier Mendez, the trainer of ...

Jake Paul would come out on top against Conor McGregor if the pair were ever to meet in a boxing ring. Conor’s a good boxer, so you can’t discount his boxing ability, but the size is a little much. He’s experienced in dealing with high pressure fights, and he’s proven he's able to handle that pressure.

UFC's Conor McGregor arrested for alleged traffic violations in ... (ESPN Australia)

UFC star Conor McGregor was arrested Tuesday in his native Dublin, Ireland, for "alleged road traffic violations," his team confirmed Wednesday to ESPN.

Per Flanagan, the man was taken to Lucan Garda Station, where he was later charged and released "pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date." The Notorious was the first UFC fighter to ever hold two titles in two different weight divisions simultaneously, capturing both the featherweight and lightweight belts. "Mr. McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by [Irish police] for alleged road traffic violations," McGregor spokesperson Karen Kessler told ESPN in a statement.

Conor McGregor arrested: How alleged driving offense complicates ... (Sporting News AU)

McGregor was arrested in Dublin and had his vehicle temporarily seized. He awaits a court hearing that could impact his UFC timeline.

In 2020, The Irish Times reported he pleaded guilty to speeding in County Kildare after he was caught going 154 km/h (95 mph) in a 100 km/h (62 mph) zone. The Irish Independent reported that he appeared in Blanchardstown district court in 2017 and was fined €400 for speeding. Most fighters need at least eight weeks to train for a fight, and McGregor is coming off a broken tibia that will complicate his return to training. According to the Irish Independent, McGregor is facing a fine of up to €5,000 (just under $5,500) and/or six months' imprisonment. "Mr. McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by [police] for alleged road traffic violations. So a lot of the matchups will play out this summer and whoever wins or loses, when Conor is cleared by a doctor and ready to go, we'll figure out who’s next."

UFC's Conor McGregor Arrested For Dangerous Driving (unknown)

UFC champ Conor McGregor was arrested on March 22 in Ireland for “alleged road traffic violations,” his rep confirmed in a statement to E! News.

In a statement to ESPN, spokesperson Sgt. Margaret Flanagan said that a man in his 30s was arrested for "an incident of dangerous driving" in the Palmerstown section of Dublin. According to Flanagan, the man -- whose identity was not revealed by law, the police force does not release the names of those arrested -- was later charged and released on bail "pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date." He passed the drug and alcohol tests taken at the station." A rep for the UFC fighter tells E! News in a statement that on March 22, "Mr. McGregor was driving to the gym when he was stopped by Gardai [state police force of the Irish Republic] for alleged road traffic violations.

UFC star Conor McGregor arrested for alleged dangerous driving (unknown)

UFC star Conor McGregor was arrested by Irish police on Tuesday evening and charged with alleged dangerous driving.

The 33-year-old hasn't fought since breaking his leg in a fight with Dustin Poirier last July, but is expected to return to the octagon later this year after posting a number of training videos to his social media accounts.Back in October, an Italian DJ claimed he suffered a number of injuries following an alleged altercation with McGregor. Francesco Facchinetti said McGregor launched an unprovoked attack at the St. Regis Hotel in Rome, leaving him with injuries to his face and neck.Police confirmed to CNN that Facchinetti and his attorney formally pressed charges. He passed the drug and alcohol tests taken at the station." He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date."